mattelot Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Barnstaple Town have announced on twitter the Signing of Billy Tucker from Helston .The man himself is said to be absolutely delighted to be returning to his former club . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Bit surprising to see Billy has left Helston to sign for Barnstaple making it his primary club! Presumably that could mean he’s available for Helston when no game for Barnstaple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Mind you about a 200 mile (4 1/2 hour) round trip to Helston every other week may have taken its toll especially midweek fixtures. Isn't Ryan Beattie another North Devon player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iand Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Are Barnstable in a higher league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Hocking Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Rock bottom of Southern League Division One South - Step 4, but not a lot of doubt they will be Step 5 next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, iand said: Are Barnstable in a higher league? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 10 points adrift at the bottom of Southern League south and must be favourites for relegation back into the Western League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues10 Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 36 minutes ago, Mike Odgers said: Mind you about a 200 mile (4 1/2 hour) round trip to Helston every other week may have taken its toll especially midweek fixtures. Isn't Ryan Beattie another North Devon player? Nail on the head.. Got a young family that he wants to spend time with. Top top bloke, and will improve any side he plays for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballChat Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Massey spotted at Wadebridge tonight and Ed Harrison of Camelford turned in an impressive performance. Could we see Helston make a move for him? I’m sure he’s played Western League for Cribbs before too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Blues10 said: Nail on the head.. Got a young family that he wants to spend time with. Top top bloke, and will improve any side he plays for Big loss for helston . With Stuart Bowker serving a 3 match suspension ,do they have a strong enough bench or will the strengthening cheque book need to come out ? Stu B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Tucker was the best player in that team by a mile that will be a massive loss to Massey . I mentioned last week helston would be lucky to keep hold of him but was told he was on so much money other teams couldn’t afford him. Well someone was telling lies 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 9 hours ago, mattelot said: Big loss for helston . With Stuart Bowker serving a 3 match suspension ,do they have a strong enough bench or will the strengthening cheque book need to come out ? 4 matches! He’s also got a one game ban for 5 cautions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMAGPIE Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Could be a huge dent in the Massey machine with Billy leaving, carried the team on occasions and scored some very important goals for the blues, I have heard a few of the senior players not happy with the “sometimes cringy” self funded media circus which seems to surround Massey and Helston (I can maybe see why), at the end of the day a big blow for Helston and their push for promotion. Both Sides of the Tamar and Stu B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, FutureGK said: Surely the lads Red Card was rescinded 🤷… Not heard anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Did the club not appeal against it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jones Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Family time is everything and can’t blame the lad for leaving Helston. What happened to Mattie Buchan ? He returned for one game then left again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTforever Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, Mark Jones said: Family time is everything and can’t blame the lad for leaving Helston. What happened to Mattie Buchan ? He returned for one game then left again ? 25 minutes ago, Mark Jones said: Family time is everything and can’t blame the lad for leaving Helston. What happened to Mattie Buchan ? He returned for one game then left again ? Think Mattie was dual signed and only played when available Mark Jones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 41 minutes ago, Mark Jones said: Family time is everything and can’t blame the lad for leaving Helston. What happened to Mattie Buchan ? He returned for one game then left again ? Great that he's helping out his home town club .would be even better if they avoid relegation . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Just now, mattelot said: Great that he's helping out his home town club .would be even better if they avoid relegation . Heard rumours that external money is coming in to Barnstaple. First of a few to make the return journey to North Devon? mattelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Town Man Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, mattelot said: Great that he's helping out his home town club .would be even better if they avoid relegation . Agree that it is good that Mattie is helping out Helston. Don't think they will get relegated this season though, even without Billy Tucker and Stuart Bowker😉😉😉😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballChat Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 1 hour ago, FutureGK said: Showing as 1 match on FA suspension list so assume they must of. Was never a a straight red. Showing as 2 separate bans. 3 games for the straight red 1 game for accumulation of yellow cards. 4 games in total. Stu B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 38 minutes ago, The Town Man said: Agree that it is good that Mattie is helping out Helston. Don't think they will get relegated this season though, even without Billy Tucker and Stuart Bowker😉😉😉😉 😉😁😉😁😉😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu B Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 34 minutes ago, FootballChat said: Showing as 2 separate bans. 3 games for the straight red 1 game for accumulation of yellow cards. 4 games in total. Gutted to be missing some important games over Christmas sure the boys will pull it out the bag though 😉😉😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballChat Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 32 minutes ago, Stu B said: Gutted to be missing some important games over Christmas sure the boys will pull it out the bag though 😉😉😉 Is the club appealing against the red Stuart? The video evidence is fairly strong in your favour. Stu B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu B Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 1 hour ago, FootballChat said: Is the club appealing against the red Stuart? The video evidence is fairly strong in your favour. There has been appeal been sent in should here within the week whether it’s been successful but I’m suspended today for 5 yellows hopefully it’s overturned 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 17/12/2021 at 21:29, iand said: Are Barnstable in a higher league? Barnstaple living on borrowed time in the Southern League! On 17/12/2021 at 21:47, FootballChat said: Massey spotted at Wadebridge tonight and Ed Harrison of Camelford turned in an impressive performance. Could we see Helston make a move for him? I’m sure he’s played Western League for Cribbs before too. Ed Harrison WL quality in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 18/12/2021 at 08:17, THEMAGPIE said: Could be a huge dent in the Massey machine with Billy leaving, carried the team on occasions and scored some very important goals for the blues, I have heard a few of the senior players not happy with the “sometimes cringy” self funded media circus which seems to surround Massey and Helston (I can maybe see why), at the end of the day a big blow for Helston and their push for promotion. I can't let some of the above comments go without a response on my part. You really do need to elaborate Mr Magpie. 1) As a videographer I'd be very interested to be offered some clear examples of what you consider to be "cringy" in my output. 2) "Media circus" is fine if by that you mean our output is entertaining and we're raising the profile of Helston Athletic FC, which incidentally, is the job I was brought in to do. 3) Self funded? Does it really matter really how or what a wealthy person chooses to spend his or her money on? Mousehole are coming on board with their behind the scenes video documentaries. Plymouth Parkway is another club who are maximising the use of video in their Social Media output. Where is the problem? 4) The feedback I am getting from the squad is very positive and they're appreciative of my work. However, because I film the good, the bad and the ugly, use slo-mo and include defensive errors, I could see why you might say that. But, which player these days wouldn't give their eye teeth to have their games filmed like I do. I wish mine had been way back when ..... Footy follower and Stu B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Have watched the video and for all those haters, there is little or no input from the manager. Both teams had chances but once again Helston showed a lack of commitment while defending. Think teams see Helston as a bit of a soft touch at the back. Whether they missed Billy? Not sure about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballChat Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Maybe the embarrassment of Billy getting caught on camera diving like Tom Daley a few weeks ago was enough for him to hide from camera from now on! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 40 minutes ago, FootballChat said: Maybe the embarrassment of Billy getting caught on camera diving like Tom Daley a few weeks ago was enough for him to hide from camera from now on! 🤣 Very insightful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer__ Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 I did post a few weeks back as to Matt Buchan's reasons for not joining in with this vanity project. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer__ Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Ryan Turner to Barnstaple next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 21 hours ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: Barnstaple living on borrowed time in the Southern League! Ed Harrison WL quality in my view. Think he played for Cribbs Causeway when he was at Uni in the Bristol area. They do tend to draw a lot of players from the student population in the city (Jason Vincent is another I can think of). Barnstaple have had a few houdini like escapes in the Southern League over the last few years. Restructuring, Street taking voluntary relegation and COVID curtailed seasons have come to their rescue, don't bet against them avoiding the drop again. The performances are starting to improve (if not the results) under new boss Kevin Squire, and there are rumours of financial backing on the way to lure players back to North Devon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Way Of The Park said: Think he played for Cribbs Causeway when he was at Uni in the Bristol area. They do tend to draw a lot of players from the student population in the city (Jason Vincent is another I can think of). Barnstaple have had a few houdini like escapes in the Southern League over the last few years. Restructuring, Street taking voluntary relegation and COVID curtailed seasons have come to their rescue, don't bet against them avoiding the drop again. The performances are starting to improve (if not the results) under new boss Kevin Squire, and there are rumours of financial backing on the way to lure players back to North Devon. Think a couple of seasons before Street stepped down, another club took voluntary relegation to save Barnstaple. The good fortune for Barum can't go on for ever They've been poor for several seasons now. Time to regroup in the WL I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 On 20/12/2021 at 11:12, The Observer__ said: Ryan Turner to Barnstaple next Ryan Turner signing for Barnstaple confirmed by club, Craig Laird also joins as manager. New chairman has brought in financial backing, have heard rumours that more players will be making the return trip to North Devon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer__ Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Wouldn’t be surprised to see Beattie and Bowker go up next. Both mercenaries but wouldn’t blame them if the reported money is true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon123 Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Barnstaple tend to go through periods of having money and then losing it. Happened several years ago when the moved up the leagues. Money dried up, Team began to struggle and now they down the bottom of their respective league. Got to respect the lad Tucker for moving back to his home town club, money talks these days and wouldn't have thought they match anywhere near the money Helston can afford to dish out. Matt Bye has been touted to be moving back also but not sure he's up to that standard and both Beattie & Bowker in my eyes aren't good enough for that level. The new Manager Laird knows the league well and local circuit even better so watch this space and expect to see some tidy players enter the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 This sort of merry-go-round will always happen where money is involved. It’s not sustainable in the long term to expect players to remain “loyal” or committed to a club 2 hours from home - once the initial buzz of a lumpy paypacket is forgotten the pain of a long drive home on a Saturday night will eventually have them looking closer to home for a game. Especially when their mates and girlfriends are already out on the town somewhere! Brianmooreshead and JonColenzo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonColenzo Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, MattP said: This sort of merry-go-round will always happen where money is involved. It’s not sustainable in the long term to expect players to remain “loyal” or committed to a club 2 hours from home - once the initial buzz of a lumpy paypacket is forgotten the pain of a long drive home on a Saturday night when their mates will eventually have them looking closer to home for a game. Especially when their mates and girlfriends are already out on the town somewhere! We’d love a lumpy pay packet wouldn’t we Gelly? And maybe a trip to warmer surroundings than Polbathic! mattelot and MattP 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavi Fan Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Would say that’s Helston out the running now. Shame as I want them to take some points off Mousehole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu B Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Happy where I am 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Title not over until mathematics tell us different!! If that happens we’ll switch our attentions to a play off place 💙💙 no panic here turns and tucks big losses but we’ll be just fine 😉 Footy follower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavi Fan Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Best of luck to Helston. Good first season but still got a lot of tough teams to face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaoke Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 13/01/2022 at 10:03, MattP said: This sort of merry-go-round will always happen where money is involved. It’s not sustainable in the long term to expect players to remain “loyal” or committed to a club 2 hours from home - once the initial buzz of a lumpy paypacket is forgotten the pain of a long drive home on a Saturday night will eventually have them looking closer to home for a game. Especially when their mates and girlfriends are already out on the town somewhere! Signed for Barnstable on contract years ago when Brian Perks was manager, don’t matter how much money still he’ll of a trip from Plymouth, training plus home games 🙈 MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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